The Twin Cities Pride Festival is Minnesota’s second largest festival and the largest free Pride festival in the country. Highlighting the best in LGBTQIA+ entertainment on four stages, featuring over 650 vendors, including LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC community resources, artists, and businesses.
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Our Mission
Empower every LGBTQ+ person to live as their true self.
Our Vision
A future where all LGBTQ+ people are valued and celebrated for who they are.
Our Values
Transparency – We value the trust held in the Twin Cities Pride organization. As we grow, so will our efforts to identify areas for improvement. This will include, but not be limited to, our programming and our communications. We will always seek the truth and expect the same from our partners.
Inclusion – We value the strength and power in our collective self. Our goal is to make an inclusive, accessible, and safe space for all LGBTQ+ people and their allies. Through the scope and diversity of our programming, we encourage everyone to feel empowered to express their true authentic self.
Education – We value continuous learning as an organization. Our efforts will include sharing our generational knowledge and ongoing evolution as a people and a movement. We will create awareness on current issues, and we promise to grow to be better leaders within the LGBTQ+ Pride movement.
Respect – We value and respect the different perspectives of our stakeholders. We promise to listen and strive to create an environment of understanding, to amplify each of our voices, and forge a path forward as a unified group.
You are invited to Loring Park for one of the best weekends of the summer! Each year, 140 artists are selected to share their work intents throughout the park. Fine artists and craftspeople come from all over the United States to share their wares with you. The jury strives to present a rich variety of styles and art forms, including jewelry, printmaking, glass, fiber, photography, clay, painting, drawing, sculpture, wood working, mixed media. There is sure to be something of interest for everyone!
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Use these links below to get to and around the park, learn about artists in advance, find the schedule for performing arts and children’s activities and drool over the amazing food truck options.
Plan your stroll, and find your favorite artists ahead of time with the list of 2023 juried Artists. The list for 2022 Artists will be updated in April following the jury selection.
The 51st annual Twin Cities Pride Festival will be held at Loring Park and Parade Park in Minneapolis, June 23rd – 25th and will feature local BIPOC and LGBTQ+ vendors, food courts, a beer garden, and music stages!
The mission of Twin Cities Pride is to empower every LGBTQ+ person to live as their true self. We envision a future where all LGBTQ+ people are valued and celebrated for who they are.
As always, Twin Cities Pride Festival is FREE!
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Event
Friday, June 23rd, Saturday, June 24th, Sunday, June 25th
Loring Park Art Festival: Wildflowers and formal gardens make this an idyllic setting for art, music, food and entertainment. Circling the large pond in Loring Park, the work of 140 juried fine artists and fine craftspeople is showcased in a beautiful urban setting. Rated in ‘100 best fine art shows’ in Sunshine Artist magazine since 2004!
North Country Holidazzle begins weekly this Friday, November 29-Sunday, December 1. Get ready to enjoy a little North Country right here in Downtown Mpls. The mpls downtown council is excited to bring Holidazzle to Loring Park. As downtown Mpls’ premier holiday celebration, Holidazzle has delighted residents, visitors and downtown employees for years. In 2019, this tradition is again bringing family-friendly programming to Loring Park and is free and open to the public. You and yours are invited to join in the festivities!
Holidazzle creates a community gathering place and holiday destination for people of all ages to come together and celebrate winter in Downtown Mpls. This year’s Holidazzle features stories highlighting local people, products and places that showcase the food scene, art district, park system, active lifestyle, local entertainers and community groups that make our city and our region unique and special.
Minneapolis-centric vendors provide options for prepared and packaged food, beverages and unique gift and craft items. This year’s programming lineup will include visits from Santa Claus, musical performances from bands and choirs, weekly movies featuring holiday classics, themed days, giveaways, surprise and delight moments and more.
Heat up and grab a beverage in our warming house, then continue your trek testing out some of Minnesota’s finest products. Vikings, moose, and abominable snow men alike are all welcome. Stroll through the festive lights and follow the savory smells as you enjoy your holiday experience in the heart of the city.
Holidazzle will run Thursdays through Sundays from Friday, November 29 through Sunday, December 22. Hours include Thursdays from 5 pm – 9 pm, Fridays from 5 pm – 10 pm, Saturdays from 11 am – 10 pm and Sundays from 11 am – 7 pm.